JP7427425B2 - Program, information processing method, and information processing device - Google Patents

Description

Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act applies September 12, 2020 In addition to being announced on the website and recital at the Tokyo Game Show, it was also announced on the website from September 12 to October 24 of the same year. The details are as stated in the submission form for exception certificate of loss of novelty dated November 15, 2017.

The present invention relates to a program, an information processing method, and an information processing device.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, in computer games, etc., there is a known technology in which a character (army, unit) is displayed on a virtual plane (map, stage) of the game, and the character is moved on the virtual plane in response to a user's operation. (For example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-082747

However, in the conventional technology, when a wide range is displayed by reducing the magnification of the display of the virtual plane of the game, the characters on the virtual plane may be displayed densely, resulting in reduced visibility. One aspect of the present invention is to provide a technology that can appropriately display characters on a virtual plane of a game.

In one proposal, the program causes the computer to display a first character of a first faction in a first location when the magnification factor of the display of the virtual plane of the game is a first magnification factor; In a first display process of displaying a character in a second location, and when the magnification rate is a second magnification rate smaller than the first magnification rate, the first character out of the first character and the second character a second display process of displaying a second character, the first character and the second character are different people, and in the first display process, an object of the first character is displayed at the first location; displaying the object of the second character in the second location; in the second display process, according to the ability of the first character in the game, the ability of the second character, and the second magnification rate; The object of the first character is displayed in a larger size as the ability of the first character and the ability of the second character are higher .

According to one aspect, a character on a virtual plane of a game can be appropriately displayed.

1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of an information processing device according to an embodiment. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of a display screen concerning an embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of a display screen concerning an embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of a display screen concerning an embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of a display screen concerning an embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of a display screen concerning an embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of a display screen concerning an embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of a display screen concerning an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of abilities of military commanders according to the embodiment.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings.

<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of an information processing device 10 according to an embodiment. The information processing device 10 is an information processing device 10 that allows a user to play a game, and includes, for example, a game console, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a PC (Personal Computer), an online game server, and a cloud game service. This is an information processing device such as a server for

Dedicated game machines include, for example, home game machines, professional game machines installed in game centers (amusement facilities), portable game machines, stationary game machines, and the like.

The online game server includes, for example, a server that delivers game control information to a terminal's Web browser or application in real time and causes the terminal to execute game processing based on the control signal. Servers for cloud game services include, for example, servers that stream game display screen data to terminals for display.

The information processing device 10 shown in FIG. 1 includes a drive device 100, an auxiliary storage device 102, a memory device 103, a CPU 104, an interface device 105, a display device 106, an input device 107, etc., which are interconnected via a bus B. .

A game program (game software) that realizes processing by the information processing device 10 is provided by a recording medium 101. When the recording medium 101 on which the game program is recorded is set in the drive device 100, the game program is installed from the recording medium 101 into the auxiliary storage device 102 via the drive device 100. However, the game program does not necessarily need to be installed from the recording medium 101, and may be downloaded from another computer via a network. The auxiliary storage device 102 stores installed game programs as well as necessary files, data, and the like.

The memory device 103 is, for example, a memory such as DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), and reads the program from the auxiliary storage device 102 and stores it when a program startup instruction is received. . The CPU 104 implements functions related to the information processing device 10 according to programs stored in the memory device 103. The interface device 105 is used as an interface for connecting to a network. The display device 106 displays a GUI (Graphical User Interface) or the like based on a program. The input device 107 is configured with a controller, etc., a keyboard, a mouse, etc., or a touch panel, buttons, etc., and is used to input various operation instructions.

Note that an example of the recording medium 101 is a portable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD disc, a Blu-ray disc, or a USB memory. Furthermore, examples of the auxiliary storage device 102 include an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), a flash memory, and the like. Both the recording medium 101 and the auxiliary storage device 102 correspond to computer-readable recording media.

<Functional configuration>
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the functional configuration of the information processing device 10 will be described. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment.

The information processing device 10 includes a reception section 11, a control section 12, and a display control section 13. Each of these units is realized by cooperation between one or more programs installed in the information processing device 10, the CPU 104, etc. of the information processing device 10.

The reception unit 11 receives input from the user through various operations. The control unit 12 executes various processes of the game. The display control unit 13 causes a game display screen to be displayed on the screen of the information processing device 10 or the screen of a terminal (external device) connected so as to be able to communicate via a network, etc., according to instructions from the control unit 12. .

<Processing>
Next, the processing of the information processing device 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment. FIGS. 4A to 5D are diagrams illustrating an example of a display screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the ability of a military commander according to the embodiment.

Below, we will explain an example in which the game's virtual plane is divided into regular hexagonal squares (divisions, regions, HEX; hereinafter referred to as "hex"). The shape may be, for example, a planar figure such as an equilateral triangle or a square. In addition, although an example of a war game in which each power expands its territory will be described below, the disclosed technology is applicable to a place where multiple characters are drawn on a map, such as a role-playing game (RPG, Role-Playing Game). It can be used in various games displayed on the screen.

In step S1, the reception unit 11 moves (advances) a predetermined character (warlord, unit, army) belonging to a predetermined force (country, army, corps) to a hex at a predetermined location on the virtual plane of the game. Accept operations from the user. In the example of FIG. 4A, the reception unit 11 sends the unit 402 of military commander A belonging to force A to the hex 402 from the currently located hex 409 via hex 403, hex 404, and hex 405 in order on the display screen 401. 406 is accepted. In the example of FIG. 4A, the control unit 12 stores in the hex 409 an image 402A of the face of military commander A who leads the unit 402, the number 402B of soldiers in the unit 402, a three-dimensional model 402C of the unit 402, and the formation of the unit 402. A convex figure 402D indicating the morale of the unit 402 and a gauge 402E indicating the morale of the unit 402 are displayed. The number of soldiers 402B and the morale of the unit 402 are values related to the strength of the unit 402 in battle.

In the example of FIG. 4A, the reception unit 11 accepts operations using hex 403, hex 404, and hex 405 as relay points in this order. Then, when the hex 406 is selected, the reception unit 11 displays the menu 407, and when the "advance" button 407B or the "occupation" button 407C is pressed, the reception unit 11 sets the hex 406 as the destination of the unit 402. Note that when the "relay point" button 407A is pressed, the reception unit 11 also sets the hex 406 as a relay point.

Note that the boundary line 408 is the boundary line of the territory of force A, and it is shown that the side of the boundary line 408 where the unit 402 is present is the territory of force A. Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 4A, the boundaries of each hex are displayed as if projected from directly above in the virtual three-dimensional space of the game.

Subsequently, the control unit 12 moves the predetermined character to a predetermined location on the virtual plane of the game (step S2). In the example of FIG. 4B, the control unit 12 displays a moving image in which the unit 402 is moved from the currently located hex 409 to the hex 406 via hex 403, hex 404, and hex 405 in order.

Further, the control unit 12 causes hexes including each hex on the route traveled by the predetermined character to be displayed on the screen in a display mode corresponding to the predetermined character. Here, the control unit 12 may also cause hexes that are adjacent within a predetermined number in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the predetermined character moves to be displayed on the screen in the display mode. The control unit 12 may determine the predetermined number based on the ability (troop strength) of the predetermined character and the formation. In this case, the control unit 12 may increase the value of the predetermined number, for example, as the number of soldiers in the unit led by the predetermined character increases.

Further, the control unit 12 may increase the value of the predetermined number, for example, as the formation becomes wider in the vertical direction. In this case, the control unit 12 determines that, for example, in the case of a horizontal formation in which soldiers are lined up horizontally, the value of the predetermined number is the largest, and in the case of a long formation in which soldiers are lined up in a horizontal line, the value of the predetermined number is the largest. The value may be set to the smallest value.

In the example of FIG. 4B, the control unit 12 controls each hex on the route from hex 409, passing through hex 403, hex 404, and hex 405 in order, and one hex adjacent to the unit in the direction perpendicular to the movement direction on the route of the unit. The hexes on the left and right of each hex that touch the area are the territory of force A. For example, hex 411 on the route and hexes 412 and 413 adjacent to hex 411 on the left and right have been changed to the territory of force A.

Then, by changing the position of the boundary line 423, the control unit 12 changes the display mode of each hex included in the territory of force A so that it is included inside the boundary line 423. .

Note that if there is a route that passes only through the territory of force A between the hex where a base such as a city on the virtual plane of the game is located and the hex where the unit 402 is located, the control unit 12 will Since supplies are available, the number of soldiers and morale and other abilities of the unit 402 may be maintained. In addition, the control unit 12 controls the area where the hex on the advancing route becomes the territory of the other force due to the advance of a unit of another force, and the area between the base and the hex where the unit 402 is located is the territory of force A. Since resupply is not possible while there is no route through the unit, the ability of the unit 402 may be reduced over time in the game. As a result, for example, the user is required to think of a route for each unit of the force operated by the user to invade the territory of the enemy force while maintaining supply lines, which can improve the interest of the game.

Note that when a hex in which a unit A belonging to a force A is located is adjacent to a hex in which a unit B belonging to a force B is located, the control unit 12 controls the control unit 12 based on each unit's ability and formation, etc. The number of soldiers, etc. may be reduced, and a unit whose number of soldiers becomes 0 may be eliminated.

Subsequently, the reception unit 11 receives from the user an operation to reduce the magnification of the display of the virtual plane of the game (reduction display operation) (step S3). Next, for each force, the control unit 12 displays the neighboring units together according to the magnification rate of the display of the virtual plane of the game (step S4). Here, if the distance between the hexes in which units of the same force are located (the number of hexes existing between the respective hexes) is less than or equal to the threshold according to the enlargement rate after the change, the control unit 12 controls the A character such as a military commander representing one unit that combines each unit is displayed. In this case, the control unit 12 may determine the threshold value to be a larger value as the enlargement ratio is smaller. As a result, the wider the map is displayed, the more distant military commanders can be displayed together under one military commander that represents them.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not to end the game (step S5). If the game is not to be ended (NO in step S5), the process proceeds to step S1. On the other hand, if the game is to be ended (YES in step S5), the process is ended.

≪Display processing of boundaries of each power's territory≫
The control unit 12 enlarges and displays a virtual plane (map) of the game in response to a user's operation.

In the example of FIG. 4C, the control unit 12 reduces the enlargement ratio (increases the reduction ratio) to display a wider range of the virtual plane of the game on the display screen 441 compared to FIGS. 4A and 4B. . In the example of FIG. 4C, the control unit 12 displays each hex included in the territory 422 of force A in a superimposed blue color with a predetermined transmittance in the virtual three-dimensional space of the game. In addition, the control unit 12 displays a blue line of a predetermined thickness indicating the boundary line 423 of the territory 422 of the power A in a superimposed manner in the virtual three-dimensional space of the game. Similarly, the control unit 12 displays each hex included in the territory 424 of force B in a superimposed manner in green with a predetermined transmittance. Further, the control unit 12 displays a green line of a predetermined thickness indicating a boundary line 425 of the territory 424 of force B in a superimposed manner.

The control unit 12 may superimpose colors, patterns, etc. on each hex included in the territory of each power so that the transmittance increases as the magnification of the map decreases. As a result, for example, when the user displays the entire map with the magnification ratio set to the minimum, the topography of the game's virtual three-dimensional space will no longer be visible, and the user will be able to see the area of influence of each force using colors, etc. When the range is maximized and individual ranges are displayed, the topography of the game's virtual three-dimensional space can be clearly seen, making it easier to determine the route for the invasion of troops.

≪Processing to unite each unit≫
Next, a description will be given of the process of step S4 in FIG. 3 in which for each force, neighboring units are collectively displayed according to the magnification rate of the display of the virtual plane of the game.

In the example of the display screen 421 in FIG. 4B, the magnification rate of the display of the virtual plane of the game is the first magnification rate, and the control unit 12 causes the military commander A of the force A to be displayed in the hex 406. Thereafter, when the unit 502 of military commander B belonging to force A is moved to hex 405 by the user's operation, the control unit 12 displays military commander B of force A in hex 405, as shown in the display screen 501 in FIG. 5A. let

In the example of FIG. 5A, the control unit 12, as well as the unit 402 of the military commander A, also controls the unit 502 of the military commander B, including an image 502A of the face of the military commander B, the number of soldiers 502B of the unit 502, and a three-dimensional model of the unit 502. 502C, a figure 502D indicating the formation of the unit 502, and a gauge 502E indicating the morale of the unit 502 are displayed.

While the display screen of FIG. 5A is being displayed, in the process of step S3 of FIG. ) When the magnification is changed to the second magnification ratio, the control unit 12 displays the display screen 521 of FIG. 5B. Note that when the display screen 521 in FIG. 5B is displayed, if an operation to enlarge the map is accepted from the user and the second enlargement rate is changed to the first enlargement rate, the control unit 12 changes the display screen 521 in FIG. 5A to A screen 501 is displayed.

On the display screen 521 of FIG. 5B, a wider map is displayed in a reduced size compared to the display screen 501 of FIG. 5A. Further, the control unit 12 determines a military commander representing the military commander 550 between military commander A and military commander B, assuming that military commander A's military commander 402 and military commander B's military commander 502 are combined into a military commander 550. In the example of FIG. 5B, the control unit 12 selects the military commander A as the military commander representing the unit 550, so the image 502A of the face of the military commander B, etc. is not displayed, and in the hex 406 where the unit 402 of the military commander A is located, An image 402A of the face of military commander A, the number 522 of soldiers in unit 550, etc. are displayed. In the example of FIG. 5A, the control unit 12 sets the total number of the number 402B of soldiers in the unit 402 and the number 502B of soldiers in the unit 502 as the number 522 of soldiers in the unit 550 to the image 402A of the face of military commander A. They are displayed in correspondence.

In the example of FIG. 5A, the control unit 12 displays an image 402A of the face of the military commander A in a size that corresponds to the abilities of the military commander A, the abilities of the military commander B, and the second magnification ratio. As a result, for example, when displaying a wide-area map by reducing the size, the more powerful the grouped units are, the larger the military commander representing that unit will be displayed. The user can visually check the overview from above.

In this case, the control unit 12 may, for example, control objects such as images, icons, and 3D models of military commanders representing each unit as the total value of the abilities of each unit is higher. The size of may be increased. Then, the control unit 12 may change the size of the object to a size multiplied by the value of the second enlargement rate. In this case, for example, if the width of the object size according to the ability is 20 pixels and the second enlargement rate is 50% of the maximum value, the width of the object is 10 (= 20 × 0.5) pixels. It may also be displayed.

The control unit 12 may use the ability of the unit led by the military commander A as the ability of the military commander A. In this case, the abilities of the military commander A may include, for example, the number of soldiers in the unit 402 led by the military commander A, and values such as morale.

Further, the control unit 12 may use the ability of the military commander A himself as the ability of the military commander A. In this case, the abilities of the military commander A may include, for example, abilities related to the battle strength of the military commander A in the game, abilities to develop the area controlled by the military commander A in the game, and the like. In the example of FIG. 6, the military commander's own abilities include the maximum number of soldiers he can command, leadership ability, military strength, intelligence, political power, and charm.

Further, the control unit 12 may display the military commander A and the military commander B, whichever has higher ability in the game. In the example of FIG. 6, the control unit 12 sets a government position designated by the user for each military commander. In the example of FIG. 6, the ability in the game is set higher in descending order of government position (rank).

Furthermore, as the abilities of each military commander, the control unit 12 may use not only abilities that correspond to the government position set by the user, but also abilities that correspond to the level of each military commander, individual differences, and the like.

Note that when the user specifies the combined unit 550 with a cursor or the like and presses a predetermined button on the display screen 521 in FIG. 5B, the control unit 12 displays the window in FIG. 5C. 531 is displayed on the display screen 521. In the example of FIG. 5C, the control unit 12 includes the number 522 of soldiers in the unit 502 combined into one, an image 402A of the face of military commander A representing the unit 502, and an image 502A of the face of military commander B included in the unit 502. etc. are displayed.

In the window 531 of FIG. 5C, when the user specifies the image 502A of the face of military commander B with a cursor or the like and presses a predetermined button or the like, the control unit 12 controls the window 541 of FIG. It is displayed on the display screen 521. In the example of FIG. 5D, the control unit 12 displays information regarding military commander B's unit 502 in window 541. In addition, the control unit 12 displays the level of each military commander and abilities according to individual differences, etc., in the area 502F of the window 541. Thereby, when the map is displayed in a reduced size, the user can confirm detailed information regarding each military commander included in the combined unit.

≪Movement of grouped troops≫
In the display screen 521 of FIG. 5B, when the user performs an operation to move the combined unit 550 from the hex 406 to another hex, the control unit 12 moves the unit 402 of military commander A and the unit 402 of military commander B. The units 502 and 502 are respectively moved toward the other hexes. In this case, the control unit 12 moves the military commander A's troop 402 toward the other hex at a speed according to the formation of the troop 402, the military strength of the troop 402, the ability of the military commander A, and the like. Furthermore, the control unit 12 similarly causes the military commander B's unit 502 to move toward the other hex at a speed corresponding to the military commander B's unit 502.

If military commander A's unit 402 has arrived at the other hex first, military commander B's unit 502 is moved to a location corresponding to the other hex. In this case, the control unit 12 may, for example, move and stop the military commander B's unit 502 at a hex position one hex before the other hex on the movement route of the military commander B's unit 502. .

As a result, if the movement operation for each unit becomes complicated due to the large number of military commanders, the user can perform the operation to move multiple units to the same position that have been grouped together by reducing the size of the map in one operation. It can be done with

<Modified example>
Each functional unit of the information processing device 10 may be realized by cloud computing configured by, for example, one or more computers.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the gist of the present invention as described in the claims. - Can be changed.

10 Information processing device 11 Reception section 12 Control section 13 Display control section

Claims (10)

to the computer,
When the magnification rate of the display of the virtual plane of the game is a first magnification rate, a first display that displays a first character of a first force in a first place and a second character of the first force in a second place; processing and
when the magnification rate is a second magnification rate smaller than the first magnification rate, a second display process of displaying the first character among the first character and the second character;
run the
The first character and the second character are different people,
In the first display process, an object of the first character is displayed at the first location, an object of the second character is displayed at the second location,
In the second display process, the ability of the first character and the ability of the second character are high according to the ability of the first character and the ability of the second character in the game, and the second magnification rate. displaying the object of the first character in a size that is increased to a certain extent;
program. The object of the first character is any one of an image, an icon, and a 3D model of the first character,
The object of the second character is any one of an image, an icon, and a 3D model of the second character.
The program according to claim 1. In the second display process, information corresponding to the sum of the abilities of the first character and the abilities of the second character in the game is displayed in association with the first character.
The program according to claim 1 or claim 2 . The abilities of the first character in the game include at least one of the number of soldiers in the unit led by the first character in the game, and the abilities of the first character himself in the game.
The program according to claim 3 . In the second display process, when the distance between the first place and the second place is less than or equal to a threshold according to the second magnification rate, the Display one character,
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 4. In the second display process, among the first character and the second character, the first character having higher ability in the game than the second character is displayed.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 5. When the magnification rate is the second magnification rate, if the user performs an operation to move the first character to a third location on the virtual plane of the game, the first character and the second character performing a process of moving towards the third location;
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 6. In the moving process, the first character is moved at a moving speed corresponding to the first character, the second character is moved at a moving speed corresponding to the second character,
If the first character has arrived at the third location first, moving the second character to a location corresponding to the third location;
The program according to claim 7. The information processing device
When the magnification rate of the display of the virtual plane of the game is a first magnification rate, a first display that displays a first character of a first force in a first place and a second character of the first force in a second place; processing and
when the magnification rate is a second magnification rate smaller than the first magnification rate, a second display process of displaying the first character among the first character and the second character;
Run
The first character and the second character are different people,
In the first display process, an object of the first character is displayed at the first location, an object of the second character is displayed at the second location,
In the second display process, the ability of the first character and the ability of the second character are high according to the ability of the first character and the ability of the second character in the game, and the second magnification rate. displaying the object of the first character in a size that is increased to a certain extent;
Information processing method. When the magnification rate of the display of the virtual plane of the game is a first magnification rate, a first display that displays a first character of a first force in a first place and a second character of the first force in a second place; processing and
when the magnification rate is a second magnification rate smaller than the first magnification rate, a second display process of displaying the first character among the first character and the second character;
Run
The first character and the second character are different people,
In the first display process, an object of the first character is displayed at the first location, an object of the second character is displayed at the second location,
In the second display process, the ability of the first character and the ability of the second character are high according to the ability of the first character and the ability of the second character in the game, and the second magnification rate. displaying the object of the first character in a size that is increased to a certain extent;
An information processing device having a control unit.

Images